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I ! /I To: From: Date: Mike Gaf&on, Asst. Planning and Zoning Administrator Bruce Vang, Field Inspector August 7,1997 Subject: #2282 Tom Terry, 1125 North Arm Drive - Variance On April 28,1997, the home of Valerie Petersen located at 1125 North Arm Drive was destroyed by fire. In June her b’ '.Ider, Tom Terry, came to City Hall to explore the options for rebuilding the house. Rebuilding on the existing foundation using some of the e.xisting structure would have left the house too close to the property line. Also, the foundation and floor may have been damaged more than was distinguishable. I suggested that the house really should be rebuilt to meet ciOTent setback standards. At the time I failed to realize that since the property did not meet the minimum lot size and lot width requirement, a variance would be required to rebuild. On August 6, Mr. Terry returned with a survey and house plans to apply for a building permit. In looking at the new suirey, the previous omission was discovered. Mr. Terry was told that indeed lot area and width variances would be required, resulting in further delays than should have been necessary. Staff and the property owner request that the Council direct the Building Official to issue a permit to rebuild the home prior to the variances being considered by Planning Commission and Council. Findings: 1. 2. 3. 4. The lot is 85 feet vride where 140 feet is required, The lot is 0.6 acres where 1.0 is required. Lot coverage and hardcover standards will be met. The new house vrill be 10 feet from the north property line, the original 1972 house only 6 feet. All setback requirements will be met. was 5. 6. The original house was destroyed by fire, not planned by the owner. The Orono Code would allow rebuilding in the original location if the damage had been less than 75%.